Fix- PowerPoint file is not opening in Windows 10

In case if you can’t open a powerpoint file which you have received as an attachment of an Email, then it is happening due to security issues with the powerpoint file itself. ‘Unblocking‘ the ppt file will solve this issue on your computer.

Fix-1 Unblock the ppt file-

1. Go to the location of the ppt file.

2. Right click on the ppt file and then click on “Properties“.

 

 

3. In Properties window, go to “General” tab.

4. In General tab, check the option “Unblock” to unblock the ppt file.

 

 

5. Finally, click on “Apply” and then click on “OK” to save the settings for this particular file.

 

 

Now, try to open the file again on your computer.

 

Fix-2 Disable Protected View settings in PowerPoint-

You can disable the protected view settings from PowerPoint Options.

1. Click on the Search box and then type “PowerPoint“.

2. Now, click on “PowerPoint” to open it on your computer.

 

 

4. In PowerPoint window, click on “File” in the menu-bar.

5. Then scroll down through the menu and then click on “Options“.

 

 

6. In Options window, on the left hand side, click on “Trust Center” to modify Trust Center settings.

7. On the right hand side, click on “Trust Center Settings…” to modify it.

 

 

8. Now, in Trusted Center window, on the left hand side click on “Protected View“.

9. Then, uncheck the option “Enable Protected View for files originating from the Internet“.

10. Finally, click on “OK” to save the changes.

 

 

11. In Options window, click on “OK” to save the changes.

 

 

Close PowerPoint window.

Now, try to open the problematic ppt file again. It will open without any problem.

Your problem will be solved.

NOTE–

‘Protected View‘ offers an extra layer of security from any malware or virus which sometimes come with downloaded documents (Email attachments). So, disabling the protected settings for all the files is not recommended at all.

In case if you want to re-enable ‘Protected View‘ settings follow these steps-

1. Open PowerPoint on your computer.

2. In PowerPoint window, click on “File” in the menu-bar.

3. Then scroll down through the menu and then click on “Options“.

 

 

4. On the left hand side, click on “Trust Center” to modify Trust Center settings.

5. On the right hand side, click on “Trust Center Settings…” to modify it.

 

 

6. Now, in Trusted Center window, on the left hand side click on “Protected View“.

7. Then, check the option “Enable Protected View for files originating from the Internet“.

8. Finally, click on “OK” to save the changes.

 

 

Protected View is again enabled on your computer.